Rangel Fellowship

Next Deadline: September 2024

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. The Rangel Program selects 45 outstanding Fellows annually in a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements have a five-year commitment to work as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy.

Prospective applicants should make an individual advising appointment with Keila Diehl in the OURS National Scholarships Office.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

be a U.S. citizen
be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2025 for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service.
be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June 2025, or a college graduate
have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a scale of 4.0

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

clear interest in a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State
strong academic background, diverse interests in areas such as international affairs and government, cultural sensitivity, and strong writing skills
demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to service
financial need for graduate school
ability to overcome obstacles